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MTT Shipping to add six more vessels to its fleet

MTT Shipping Sdn Bhd launched its newly built container vessel MTT Bintangor on 22 June 2024, will take delivery of six more vessels this year.

The company has already taken delivery of six ships in the year to date, and the additional vessels will expand its fleet to 27 vessels.

“With the order book of six new vessels expected to be delivered, MTT Shipping aims to reach a total nominal capacity of close to 29,000 TEUs (20-foot equivalent units) by year-end,” managing director Ooi Lean Hin said in his speech at a ceremony to commemorate the maiden voyage and inaugural call of MTT Bintangor at West Port, Port Klang.

The latest vessel with a capacity of 1,836 TEUs embarked on its maiden voyage to Sepanggar Bay Container Port, Sabah, and Bintulu Port, Sarawak.

MTT Bintangor is equipped with a Mitsubishi Eco LSH series Tier III engine, featuring an advanced electronic control system that enhances fuel efficiency and significantly reduces exhaust emissions.

The vessel aligns with the International Maritime Organisation and Malaysia’s environmental goals of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.

The company has an extensive service network covering regional ports such as Singapore, Bangkok, and Calcutta, and niche river ports in Indonesia’s Riau Islands and Sumatra.

Fleet expansion plans are driven by the need to strengthen Malaysia’s shipping capacity and reduce dependency on foreign tonnage.

Despite global challenges, including port congestions and supply chain disruptions, MTT Shipping remains dedicated to serving its customers in East Malaysia.

Photo by timbo2/shipspotting

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